CHANGE@WORK

Eric McNulty, Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University, an instructor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and co-author of the book, You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most joins us for this episode of Change@Work. He and host, Chris Thornton, discuss what we can learn about human behavior, change, and resilience through his research and analysis of national crises including the Boston Marathon bombings, Hurricane Sandy, and Covid. He explains how these crises can force necessary change, bring out humanity and empathy in business, and promote a sense of unity amongst organizations and communities.

Molly Fogarty, Head of Corporate & Government Affairs and Sustainability at Nestlé Zone North America, joins host, Chris Thornton, for this episode of Change@Work. In this episode, the two have a candid conversation about Molly's own journey to success and sustainability, navigating through the external perception of Nestlé's sustainability efforts and how to get buy-in from all levels of the organization to drive sustainability goals.

Daniel Oppong, founder of The Courage Collective, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultancy, joins us again on this episode of Change@Work. He and host, Chris Thornton, discuss the evolution of DE&I initiatives as of late, how they've been met with less momentum, and shares why it's imperative that organizations embed DE&I into their company culture.

Brian Crimmins, CEO of Changing Our World, a trusted social impact consulting firm that advises leading corporations and nonprofit organizations, joins us for this episode of Chang@Work. He and host Chris Thornton discuss Brian's new book, The Generosity Crisis, which explores the current state of philanthropy and how we can change course to bring about a different, more connected future that benefits us all. For more information, visit his website here.

Celeste Leverton, Associate Director, Sustainability Manager at Coutts, a 331-year-old private bank in the UK, joins us for this episode on Change@Work. Listen as she and host, Chris Thornton, discuss what the B Corp certification process entails, the benefits of becoming certified, and how to get employees and leaders on board with becoming a more sustainable organization.

Paul Thallner, Principal at Daggerwing Group and author of Reinventing Resilience, joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as he and host Chris Thornton, discuss why Paul wrote his new book and why organizations must evolve and grow so workers aren't forced to continually bounce back. Paul shares how to use his model to reinvent resilience and create great work cultures that attract and retain the best talent. For more information, visit Paul's website here: https://www.reinventingresilience.com/changeatwork

Emily Graham, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at Omnicom Group, joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as she and host Chris Thornton discuss Omnicom's renewed approach to DE&I as a result of 2020, the need for leaders to own and drive inclusive and equitable cultures, and the many ways in which people, at all levels, can contribute to the unique tapestry of each organization.

David Tate, Professor at Yale University School of Management and CEO of Conscious Growth Partners – a leadership coaching and executive development consultancy – joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as he and host Chris Thornton discuss his upcoming book, Conscious Accountability, how leaders can deepen relationships with their teams, and the 7 practices to help build accountability within work cultures.

Sandy Skees, Global Purpose & Impact Practice Lead at Porter Novelli, joins this episode of Change@Work. Tune in as Sandy and host Chris Thornton discuss the impactful rise of ESG on Wall Street in recent years, consumer expectations when it comes to ESG performance, and why defining purpose is critical to an organization's success.

Michael Maslansky, CEO of language strategy firm maslansky + partners, joins this episode of Change@Work. Tune in as he and host Chris Thornton discuss two strategic language frameworks that organizations can use to effectively communicate ideas, build trust with employees, and foster an environment of transparency and inclusion.